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| Original Title: | The Polar Express |
| ISBN: | 0395389496 (ISBN13: 9780395389492) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | Caldecott Medal (1986), Kentucky Bluegrass Award (1987), Buckeye Children's Book Award for K-2 (1991), Nevada Young Readers' Award for Primary Category/Picture Book Category (1988), Little Archer Award (1986) Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Nominee for Picture Book - Honor Book (1986) |
Chris Van Allsburg
Hardcover | Pages: 32 pages Rating: 4.3 | 204746 Users | 3335 Reviews
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The Polar Express is a treasured holiday tradition. This lavish gift set includes a CD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, a keepsake "All Aboard" ornament, and a note from author Chris Van Allsburg.Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1986, The Polar Express has sold more than 7 million copies, become a classic holiday movie, and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.
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| Title | : | The Polar Express |
| Author | : | Chris Van Allsburg |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 32 pages |
| Published | : | 2000 by Houghton Mifflin (first published October 28th 1985) |
| Categories | : | Plays. Classics. Fiction. Drama. Academic. School |
Rating Out Of Books The Polar Express
Ratings: 4.3 From 204746 Users | 3335 ReviewsWeigh Up Out Of Books The Polar Express
A young boy is awakened from his Christmas Eve rest by a train that magically appears just outside his home. Ignoring the demands of stranger-danger, the boy climbs aboard, finding the car filled with other youngsters. They are treated to goodies while en route to the north pole where Santa is to offer the first gift of Christmas to one of the passengers in a town-square ceremony attended by all the elves as well as the transported youngsters. Our hero is selected, and when asked what he wouldIt's a great little picture book. I love the movie, which obviously has a lot more going on than the book does. It was cute to read.
Just gave a little nudge to my sleeping Christmas Spirit who rolled over and said, "come back in two months".
I so wanted to love this book. I had heard many friends enthuse about The Polar Express, knew it had won awards, and have a soft spot myself for illustrated fantasy books for children. But this particular one I found to be a little disappointing.Yes, it has magical elements. In a way it is reminiscent of many Christmas stories, with the message that you just need to believe in Father Christmas and everything will turn out to be perfect. It had elements from stories I love, such as "The Snowman",
My general opinion of Chris Van Allsburg is that his books are made to appeal to adults, not children. None of his books has ever been a favorite of my children. This book is a perfect example. The overall story has potential--a Christmas Eve train that takes Santa-believing children to the North Pole to witness the ritual of Santa giving the first gift of Christmas. But page after page of illustration focuses on the landscape the train travels. When the Polar Express arrives at the North Pole,
When Books Make You CryWhile clearing out a room this weekend I came across The Polar Express Book and boy did it just bring memories rushing back and the tears flowed but in a good way. I decided to save it for bedtime reading last night and this book is just as wonderful toady as it was when I first read it to my son when he was 4 years old which was the same year the movie came out too. Its a beautiful vivid and enchanting story that Kids and I think adults never tire of too and as I turned
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